Bridgeport Aldermen Back Irish Republic Endorsement
Bridgeport aldermen voted unanimously to endorse recognition of the Irish Republic and Eamonn De Valera as its president. Resolutions urge Congress to recognize Ireland, support self determination, invite De Valera to Bridgeport, and extend city freedom to him, with copies sent to Connecticut's congressmen.
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Dublin
de ‘Valera
Bridgeport
Wilson
U. S. Congress
Irish Republic
Eamonn de Valera
John J. Ford
John A. Cornell, Jr
Charles W. Freeman
William H. Hogan
Edward A. Drew
Congress
Board
Aldermen
Ireland
Rarst
Connecticut
DeValera
DeValera Lodge
Friends of Irish Freedom
de Valera
Bridgeport Board of al
United States Senate
Paris
America
Toledo Boxing Board Probes Title Bout Rumor
The Toledo boxing commission opened an inquiry into William H. Rocap’s charge of collusion between promoter Tex Rickard and Jess Willard after last Friday's title bout. All members witnessed Dempsey win the title, while Rocap’s accusation was ridiculed. Rickard offered full board access to review his actions, and Rocap was given one week to provide proof or remain silent.
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Toledo
Ohio
William H. Rocap
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Tex Rickard
Joss Willard
Toledo Boxing Commission
Dempsey
Rickard
Rocap
German Cities Proclaimed Under Siege in Westphalia
Berlin July 7 via London. An intensified state of siege has been proclaimed in Paderborn and Oyenhausen Westphalia after riots over high food costs. Local authorities cite security concerns and shortages as triggering measures in the two towns.
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Berlin
London
Paderborn
Oyenhnausen
Westphalia
Coast phone men asked to submit differences
Postmaster General Burleson invited employees and managers of Pacific Coast telephone companies to submit their differences which have led to a strike and a request for arbitration before the Wire Control board.
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Washington
Burleson
Wire Control Board
The Gumps Brighten The Bridgeport Post Feature Page
The Gumps are a daily hit in The Bridgeport Post feature section. Readers follow their antics and laugh with the crowd as the characters and ongoing comic strip humor entertain.
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THE
Bridgeport Post
City Board Considers Five Drinking Fountains in Center
Alderman Hogan urged installation of five bubblers in the business district to quench thirst. Officials cite lack of funds in public works, and the measure was referred to the finance committee to determine feasibility and potential cost of about 400 dollars per fountain. Hogan warned a drastic social change may result.
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Board of Aldermen
Hogan
Department of Public Works
Senator New Acknowledges Long Ago Affair In Murder Case
In Washington on July 7 Senator New of Indiana issued a statement about the Los Angeles murder arrest of Harry B. New Jr. He said the affair with Mrs. Burger ended over thirty years ago and that he made amends in the past. Indianapolis friends recall that New acknowledged paternity of one child but denied another. The history involves a court settlement and a later death in Indianapolis, with no marriage between New and Lillie Scudder.
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Washington
New
Indiana
Los Angeles
Harry
Indianapolis
Ind
Harry B. New
Dale
Gal
Wheda- Lesser
United States
Lillie Scudder
Lulu M. Burger
John
John C. New
Mr. New
Marion
Scudder
Lilia Scudder
Agura
Lfe
California
Katherine Milligan
Chicago
American Legion Plans Home Here
Bridgeport post of the American Legion held a meeting at the High School where Col. Herbert urged veterans to unite for postwar, improve conditions, and join the Legion. Major Adams presided as reports showed growth, plans for a new headquarters, and a $2,100 city gift for a club, plus furniture valued at $1,500 from the War Veterans group. A temporary name was used with a permanent choice due next January and a funeral escort was named for Sergt Joseph F. McMahon. An entertainment dance is planned at Lordship Manor on July 18.
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Long
Foud
D. F Herbert
104Th Field Artillery
Bridgeport’ Post
American. Legion
Col. Herbert
Legion
BF. J. Adams
Bridgeport
Adams
Sergt
Joseph F. McMahon
Haskell, Blings
War Department
Lordship Manor
Handley Page Biplane Dismantling Under Way at Parrsboro
Work of dismantling the Handley Page biplane began today in Parrsboro Nova Scotia. The Atlantic machine crashed here Saturday while en route from Newfoundland to New York. Vice Admiral Kerr said no decision had been made on disposition and he might travel to New York before returning to England.
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Parrsboro
N. C
Handley- Page
Atlantic
Atlaeta
Newfoundland
New York
Kerr
England
President Wilson to Arrive in Hoboken for Welcome
New York July 7 President Wilson will land at Hoboken between 1 30 and 2 oclock tomorrow and travel to Carnegie Hall for a brief address before heading to Washington. Governor Smith and Mayor Hylan will join the presidential car for the welcome sweep and crowds of 10000 schoolchildren line the route.
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Smith
Hylan
Carnegie Hall
Senate
New York
Wilson
George Washington
France
Hoboken
Marshall
Danielg
Manhattan
Hudson River
Governor Smith
U. S&ss
Preac
Congress
Aleq
New York City
Washington
Daniels
Jitney Regulation Ordinance Ready for Aldermen Vote
City traffic division completes jitney bus regulation plan awaiting police commissioners endorsement. Route 172 buses plus 40 large units on Stratford Avenue aim for 1.5 minute trips with starters at ends to curb violations. Preference given to veteran operators, with penalties for violations and license revocation after repeated offenses. Bus owners to meet Thursday night.
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Board of Aldermen
Pollee Department
Board of Police Commissioners
Stratford Avenue
Acron
Ash Creek
League Cannot Act France Needs Immediate Help
Paris dispatch reports The Patit Parisien discusses the US and Great Britain pledge to aid France against unprovoked German aggression. It notes the League of Nations cannot operate instantly, threat of aggression may persist, and calls the agreement an immediate diplomatic guarantee to deter further attacks on France.
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Paris
Patit Parisien
United States
France
Germany
League of Nations
League
America
England
Wilson
Mr. Lloyd-George
Woodstock Railway Withdraws Express Privileges
Y W Woodstock Vermont July 7 Rich ard Billings president of the Woodstock Railway company announced the company would withdraw from the American Railway Express company the privilege of doing business over its line and discontinue express service on or about October 1. The move follows a refusal by Edward C. Niles assistant manager of the United States Railroad administration to grant the same pay increase given to the St Johns bury and Lake Champlain Railroad Company and other Boston and Maine subsidiaries. The Woodstock line runs 14 miles from White River Junction to Woodstock.
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Woodstock
Richard Billings
WoodstockRailway Company
American Railway Express Company
Billings
Edward C. Niles
United States Railroad Administration
Woodrock Railway Company
St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad Company
Boston and Maine Railroad Company
White River Junction
Government to Sell 6000 War Residences Near Plant Sites
Washington July 7 Acting under a civil war measure the United States Housing Corporation plans to sell 6000 wartime residences near munition plants shipyards and similar establishments. The law aims to sell to individuals for home use with long term financing. Many tenants have already inquired about purchasing homes they occupy.
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Washington
United States Housing Corporation
Bureau
Anarchists Plot To Attack Central Rome Exposed
An alleged plot by sixteen conspirators to attack central Rome with grenades and explosives was foiled four hours before the planned act. Florence strike ended as city remained calm with officials announcing the halt at midnight.
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Central
Rome
Florence
Child tumbles from window at home on Main Street
Five year old Viola Wong fell ten feet from a window at 847 Main Street last night and was bruised but not seriously injured after examination by Dr Weiss at the Emergency hospital.
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Viola Wong
Main Street
Weiss
Peace Treaty Ratified By Federal Committee
Berlin report notes that the federal committee has approved ratification of the peace treaty. The move advances approval for the agreement, aligning with government efforts and setting the stage for further parliamentary action.
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Berlin
Federal Committee
Dirigible R-34 Return Flight Delayed to Wednesday
The British airship R-34’s return cruise from Roosevelt Field is postponed to shortly after dawn Wednesday due to adverse weather and engine overhaul needs after 108 hours aloft. Ground crews and 26-person teams kept the craft steady amid lifting forces and a torn envelope cross girder repaired hours earlier.
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Mineola
N. J
Atlantic Ocean
Dirigibla'y
Roosevelt Field
Balloon Company
M. Prichard
United States
England
Washington
Long Island
Navy Department
Newfoundland
Eral
Secretary Lansing Recalled by Wilson in London
London July 7 Secretary Lansing reported recalled by President Wilson and to leave France tomorrow. AP dispatch June 29 had said Lansing would return to the United States around mid July.
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London
Lansing
Priigy i
Wilson
France
Associated Press
United States
Minority House argues repeal or carve-out of wartime ban on light wines and beer
Washington July 7 Five members of the House judiciary committee published a minority report urging Congress to repeal the wartime prohibition act or at least curtail its reach on manufacturing and selling light wines and beer. They contend the general enforcement bill exceeds the original act and intrudes on states rights, warning that enforcement should remain concurrent with states.
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Congress
Republicans
Judiciary Committee
Minority Report
Washington
House, Judiciary Committee
Volstead
Inder
Tom Row
House
Zoe
Missi Steele
Penna. Gard
Ohio
Derats
Dyer
Missouri
Cion
Wisconsin
M Nority
California Brewers Seek Injunction Against Railroads
The California Brewers Protective Association filed for an injunction in San Francisco seeking to stop Walker D. Hines, railroad administrator, from blocking the transport of beer under 23 4 percent alcohol. Officials in Washington regard a nationwide test case on whether alcoholic beverages are entitled to interstate shipment as favorable to the railroad administration, though no order has yet been issued to refuse freight beverages containing alcohol. The suit centers on local railroad officials discretionary actions.
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San Francisco
California Brewers’ Protective Association
United States District Court
Walker D. Hines
United States Railroad
Washington
Railroad Administration
Two New Haven Men Consent To Arrest Test Case
Two New Haven liquor dealers consented to be arrested in U S district court on a charge of selling beer with one half of one per cent or more alcohol. The cases are viewed as a test with potential impact on Connecticut saloonkeepers. Names of the volunteers were not learned by midnight. U S District Attorney John Crosby of Hartford asked a continuance for six state saloon keepers arrested last week for selling whiskey after wartime prohibition became effective.
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New Haven
United States District Court
Connecticut
United States District 1
John §. Crosby
Hartford
Mine sweeper rescues plane and crew off Ambrose Channel
The navy mine sweeper Falcon rescued a pilot and observer after their plane ditched about five miles southeast of the Ambrose Channel. The ship hoisted the crew aboard after towing a naval target and returning toward port.
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New York
Falcon
Ambrose Channel
New Jersey
Bavarian Leader Captured at Wiesbaden by Swiss Police
Berne Switzerland June reports Dr Leviend a Bavarian Communist uprising leader captured at Wiesbaden and arrested by Swiss authorities. He had been believed to have escaped to Switzerland.
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Wiesbaden
Hans
Berne
Switzerland
Leviend
Munich
Germany
Levien
Delivery of Austrian Pact Delayed Again
Paris July 7 The revised Austrian peace treaty likely will not be delivered to the Austrian delegation before week’s end.
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Paris
French and Italians in new clash at Fiume
Rome July 7 reports say fresh clashes break out between French and Italians at Fiume. Casualties are listed as six killed and twenty wounded.
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Fiume
Rome
Associated Press
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Rickard | Rocap
American Legion
Handley-Page
Kerr Mary
Gotham
Ringland
Jitney Regulation Ordinance
Ready ‘Or
Barnum Avenue
Dirigible
Scott
New Yo
Vevns. Oy
Supreme Court
Prose
Chtisen
Federa
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